Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 505: AN ACT relating to contract procurement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 505 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to contract procurement. Primary sponsor: Kim Holloway (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): to Transportation (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 43 to require the Auditor of Public Accounts to conduct a biennial audit of the contract procurement systems of the Department of Highways; enumerate issues to be examined in the audit; allow the Auditor to contract for professional services; require the Department of Highways to reimburse the Auditor for the cost of the audit; require submission of the audit to the LRC by October 31st of each odd numbered year; amend KRS 176.050 to require the Department of Highways to reimburse the Auditor for the biennial audit of contract procurement procedures; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the advertisement and award of bids for highway construction; amend KRS 176.210 to prohibit the Department of Highways from making public the identity of a qualified bidder on a particular project prior to the bid letting on that project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House